HC Deb 21 January 1954 vol 522 cc1194-5
37. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Education if she has examined the criticisms of the educational system made at the educational conferences held at the end of December, to particulars of which her attention has been called; and what action she proposes to take to meet those criticisms, especially with regard to the attitude of Her Majesty's Government to the question of the administration of grammar schools.

Miss Horsbrugh

Yes, Sir. I have read the reports in the Press, but I cannot hope to deal in a Parliamentary answer with all the points made. So far as the administration of grammar schools is concerned, it is my desire that the arrangements should be flexible enough to allow each school proper scope for developing its own individuality.

Sir W. Smithers

In view of the very large sums of public money which are wanted for education will my right hon. Friend do all in her power to see that the money is effectively and efficiently expended?

Miss Horsbrugh

That I have been trying to do since I became Minister of Education.